Recipe: Chana Masala

[aelfie]

Posted for CJ

And for future reference for myself as well. FYI I doubled the spices. This one is very fast & easy.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas in water (also called garbanzo beans) or 1 1/2 cups precooked + 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 3 cloved garlic, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• juice from one lemon, (approx 2 tbsp )
• 1/2 tsp cury powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 large bunch of spinach or two handfuls, rinsed

Preparation:

In a large skillet or frying pan, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add chickpeas straight from the can, including all the water. Add spices and lemon juice, cover, and simmer about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if needed, until chickpeas are cooked and soft.
Reduce heat, add spinach and cover. Allow spinach to wilt for 2-4 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy your chana masala!
 

Comments

[allanh.livejournal.com]

*sigh*

Can't do spinach again until I'm off the Coumadin. Rats.

And channa masala and whatever the spinach/cheese thing is are two of my favorites.

[aelfie.livejournal.com]

Palak Paneer.

Hitchhiker's version is VERY good. So is this one for the Chana Masala. Joe liked it even though it was meatless. =)